Buying for Nesting or Investing? What’s The Difference?
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Are you nesting or investing? It is something you should ask yourself when house hunting. Here’s what it means, and why the time may be right to find your perfect nest. Let’s go. Most buyers fall into one of two groups....
What is an EPC and why does it matter? An Explainer for Buyers and Sellers
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As ethical agents, we believe that the more information you have, the better. In this article, we’ll demystify Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and look at how they can affect a home’s value. What exactly is an EPC?...
What Could Go Wrong with Your Rental Property?
4 minute read posted by The Team @ Leslie & Co
Most landlords begin with an optimistic view of how a tenancy will play out. You find a good tenant, the rent comes in each month, and everything runs smoothly. And to be fair, that does usually happen. But experienced landlords...
Renters’ Rights Act Starts 1 May: Five Things Landlords Must Do ASAP
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The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force in England on 1 May. If you’ve left things late, don’t panic. Our five-point action plan will help bring you back on track. 1. Do you need Section 21? If you need to use it, get...
Does Your Home Pass the Buyer’s Stress Test?
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April is Stress Awareness Month, and while selling your home can be stressful for you, it’s important to remember that buyers feel stress, too. Realising this will help you, as a seller, make better decisions. When potential...
The Simple Stress Check Every London Landlord Should Do
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April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to recognise the warning signs of stress and act before they build into something more harmful. For many landlords, stress doesn’t come from one big issue; it’s the constant drip of...
The Dr Pepper Approach to Selling Your Home
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People of a certain generation will remember the famous advert for the soft drink Dr Pepper. It encouraged people to try the beverage with an open mind and think, ‘what’s the worst that could happen?’ This question is what...
Government Considers Nationalising Estate Agency Sector
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The Government has today announced that it is opening a public consultation on nationalising all estate and letting agencies in the UK. Under the new proposals, all agency branches would be taken over and operated by a new...
FAO: Landlords: Property Investing Done Properly (and fairly)
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Being a landlord today is no longer just buy-to-let and then forget (which was never the ideal approach). There’s now much more to running a rental property or portfolio. Costs are rising, legislation is tightening, and tenants...
Stop Scrolling and Start Viewing – The Secret to Finding the Perfect Home
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If you’re looking for a place to live by ONLY looking online, you may be going about it the wrong way. Let’s explain …. Don’t get us wrong. We love scrolling on our phones as much as anyone else. It’s the perfect way to...
